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**VP-Strategy & Business Management**: Lead regional growth and stakeholder engagement for Moody's Ratings. Drive strategic initiatives, build key stakeholder relationships, and deliver market intelligence. Requirements include deep knowledge of Moody's business model, financial sector development, and Islamic finance. Proven expertise in AI, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel. Apply if excited about this opportunity, even if not meeting every requirement.
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- London
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- United Kingdom
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VP-Strategy & Business Management
London, United Kingdom
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
- In-depth knowledge of or interest in Moodys Ratings business model, position in the credit rating agency industry, role in the global financial markets, and applicable regulatory regimes
- Strong understanding of financial sector development, capital markets evolution, and regulatory trends across EMEA, with a particular focus on the Middle East
- Knowledge of Islamic finance, including Shariah-compliant funding structures, fixed income markets, and financial institutions
- Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across diverse business cultures
- Ability to converse on analytical and technical financial issues and translate complex market developments into strategic business insights
- Willingness and ability to travel periodically across the Middle East, including key financial and capital markets hubs
- Experience and willingness to explore innovative approaches to problem solving while working independently with minimal supervision and producing high-quality work
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are highly desirable
- Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
- Professional business, financial, or accounting qualification preferred, such as Chartered Financial Analyst or Master of Business Administration
- Support the evaluation and strategic oversight of regional growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across regional growth initiatives, partnerships, and investments on governance, operational, analytical, and strategic matters
- Build and maintain relationships with key capital market stakeholders across the region, including regulators, stock exchanges, banks, asset managers, issuers, and public sector entities
- Support the planning and execution of market outreach activities, events, thought leadership programs, and educational initiatives that promote capital market development
- Deliver market intelligence and strategic insights to regional and global leadership to support business planning and regional priorities
- Partner with the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Business Management, on the evaluation, execution, and integration of strategic opportunities across the region
- Contribute to the development and execution of EMEA Regional Management objectives and support broader cross-functional strategic initiatives as required
- Serve as a representative director or board member for relevant affiliate investments, providing governance oversight and strategic guidance as opportunities arise
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Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
